1. September 28, 2015 What are we doing today? Grades for Compare and Contrast “Stepping into Balance” (Pg. 40 – 42) Vocabulary –Systems –Balance –Dynamic Balance Complete Investigation Due: Tomorrow Target To understand the meaning of the word “balance” and how to work cooperatively Question of the Day Q: Energy is constantly being converted from one form to another. Which of the following is true when one form of energy is converted to another form? A. Some energy is always destroyed by the process. B. Some new energy is always created. C. Energy is neither created nor destroyed. D. Energy may be destroyed or created, depending on the situation. 16

2. September 29, 2015 What are we doing today? “Stepping into Balance” (Pg. 40 – 42) -Finish Investigation “Ups and Downs of Temperature” (Pg. 43-46) Look at objective for lab “Maintain 250 mL of water at 15 degrees Centigrade for three minutes.” Discuss and decide on a plan for this objective Due: Thursday Target To be aware of the concept of “system” and be able use a variety of laboratory skills Question of the Day Q: Why is it important for scientists to constantly reevaluate old results and conclusions? A. New information can change old conclusions B. As time passes, old data may change C. Modern scientists are better at evaluating data D. Conclusions from old research can only be useful for a certain amount of time 17

3. September 30, 2015 What are we doing today? Project Success With Ms. Eiffert Due: --- Target No Target Question of the Day No Question 18

4. October 1, 2015 What are we doing today? “Ups and Downs of Temperature” -Set up your plan -Complete the lab Due: Tomorrow Target To be aware of the concept of “system” and be able use a variety of laboratory skills Question of the Day Q: Why would a scientist build a model? A. To study real-world events more easily B. To show creativity C. To show how the scientist feels about the topic D. To study real-world events that are understood 19

5. October 2, 2015 What are we doing today? “Ups and Downs of Temperature” Complete Wrap-up questions Transfer data table to Excel graph “Self Balancing System” (Pg. 50) Complete Wrap-up questions Due: Today Target To be aware of the concept of “system” and be able use a variety of laboratory skills Question of the Day Q: When you walk into a dark room and turn on a lamp, which of the following is true? A. You are converting electrical energy into potential energy and thermal energy. B. You are converting kinetic energy into light energy and chemical energy. C. You are converting electrical energy into light energy and thermal energy. D. You are converting kinetic energy into potential energy and light energy. 20